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    • ACT Crusader
      ACT Crusader last edited by Duluth

      Highlanders
      Ben Smith (c), Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa, Rob Thompson, Tevita Li, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, Liam Squire, James Lentjes, Gareth Evans, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Siate Tokolahi, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown.
      Reserves: Adrian Smith, Craig Millar, Guy Millar, Jackson Hemopo, Elliot Dixon, Kayne Hammington, Fletcher Smith, Matt Faddes.

      That might be the best backline in Super rugby right there

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      • Bovidae
        Bovidae last edited by

        The Gallagher Chiefs team to play the Pulse Energy Highlanders at 7.35pm on Friday is:

        1. Kane Hames (9)
        2. Hika Elliot (104)
        3. Nepo Laulala*
        4. Dominic Bird (11)
        5. Brodie Retallick (71)
        6. Taleni Seu (18)
        7. Mitchell Karpik**
        8. Liam Messam (146)
        9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow (67)
        10. Aaron Cruden (captain) (73)
        11. James Lowe (37)
        12. Johnny Faauli**
        13. Anton Lienert-Brown (24)
        14. Toni Pulu (13)
        15. Damian McKenzie (33)

        RESERVES:

        1. Samisoni Taukei’aho**
        2. Siegfried Fisi’ihoi (11)
        3. Atu Moli (11)
        4. Mitchell Brown (3)
        5. Lachlan Boshier (8)
        6. Jonathan Taumateine**
        7. Tim Nanai-Williams (77)
        8. Shaun Stevenson (7)

        () = Gallagher Chiefs caps in brackets
        *denotes Gallagher Chiefs debut
        **denotes Investec Super Rugby debut

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        • mariner4life
          mariner4life last edited by

          the good old "on paper" match up is interesting. I really like the Highlanders 8-15, while i reckon we look better at 1-5.

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          • Tim
            Tim @mariner4life last edited by

            @mariner4life said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

            the good old "on paper" match up is interesting. I really like the Highlanders 8-15, while i reckon we look better at 1-5.

            +1

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            • Tim
              Tim last edited by

              The big question is whether Brown can get the most out of a no-name forward pack. Will be very interesting to see what difference Joseph's absence makes.

              Bloody good Highlanders backline. That Faauli guy will be under a lot of pressure. This is a huge year for McKenzie. Will he show consistent form at 15? I wouldn't rate him in the top 4 in NZ there.

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              • Bovidae
                Bovidae last edited by

                Hames and Tokolahi in a scrum battle against their former teams.

                Hika should make a big difference to the Chiefs scrum. Cane is obviously a huge loss. I will be interested to see how Karpik goes because while he looks good at NPC level his size might be an issue in Super rugby.

                The choice at reserve hooker and halfback are filled by a 19 and 20 yr old who weren't part of the original squad.

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                • ACT Crusader
                  ACT Crusader last edited by

                  That Chiefs backline looks pretty decent, but the Landers one has the makings of something special. Experience, speed to burn, plenty of robust attackers that like to offload in the tackle, accurate goal kicker in Lima, the best passing halfback, excellent defensive midfield.

                  Their pack isn't too different to last year and am expecting continued improvement from the likes of DLB, Ainley and Squire.

                  Should be a great game to watch I reckon.

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                    Frye @ACT Crusader last edited by

                    @ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                    That Chiefs backline looks pretty decent, but the Landers one has the makings of something special. Experience, speed to burn, plenty of robust attackers that like to offload in the tackle, accurate goal kicker in Lima, the best passing halfback, excellent defensive midfield.

                    Their pack isn't too different to last year and am expecting continued improvement from the likes of DLB, Ainley and Squire.

                    Ainley is 35. Not sure how much improvement you're going to get...

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                    • Tim
                      Tim @Frye last edited by

                      @Frye said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                      @ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                      That Chiefs backline looks pretty decent, but the Landers one has the makings of something special. Experience, speed to burn, plenty of robust attackers that like to offload in the tackle, accurate goal kicker in Lima, the best passing halfback, excellent defensive midfield.

                      Their pack isn't too different to last year and am expecting continued improvement from the likes of DLB, Ainley and Squire.

                      Ainley is 35. Not sure how much improvement you're going to get...

                      LOL! 🙂

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                      • antipodean
                        antipodean @mariner4life last edited by

                        @mariner4life said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                        the good old "on paper" match up is interesting. I really like the Highlanders 8-15, while i reckon we look better at 1-5.

                        If anyone is having difficulty with your tips for this fixture, bet on the team with the better spine...

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                        • ACT Crusader
                          ACT Crusader @Frye last edited by

                          @Frye said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                          @ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                          That Chiefs backline looks pretty decent, but the Landers one has the makings of something special. Experience, speed to burn, plenty of robust attackers that like to offload in the tackle, accurate goal kicker in Lima, the best passing halfback, excellent defensive midfield.

                          Their pack isn't too different to last year and am expecting continued improvement from the likes of DLB, Ainley and Squire.

                          Ainley is 35. Not sure how much improvement you're going to get...

                          Don't be so ageist...

                          He only made his debut back in 2015 and last season made a big step up at this level. A sign of things to come.

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                            Frye @ACT Crusader last edited by Frye

                            @ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                            @Frye said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                            @ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                            That Chiefs backline looks pretty decent, but the Landers one has the makings of something special. Experience, speed to burn, plenty of robust attackers that like to offload in the tackle, accurate goal kicker in Lima, the best passing halfback, excellent defensive midfield.

                            Their pack isn't too different to last year and am expecting continued improvement from the likes of DLB, Ainley and Squire.

                            Ainley is 35. Not sure how much improvement you're going to get...

                            Don't be so ageist...

                            He only made his debut back in 2015 and last season made a big step up at this level. A sign of things to come.

                            True, true. Basically a spring chicken.

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                            • ACT Crusader
                              ACT Crusader last edited by

                              @Frye indeed 🙂

                              Its funny as I recall there were a few doubters about him making it at Super level. @Chris-B never did though.

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                              • Chris B.
                                Chris B. @ACT Crusader last edited by

                                @ACT-Crusader Big hardworking engine on Alex! 🙂

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                                • Tim
                                  Tim last edited by

                                  Was that a high tackle from Fekitoa?

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                                  • Donsteppa
                                    Donsteppa last edited by

                                    Different season, same old Fekitoa under pressure 🙂

                                    7 - 3 to the Chiefs.

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                                    • Tim
                                      Tim last edited by

                                      Sign that French contract buddy.

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                                      • Stargazer
                                        Stargazer last edited by

                                        Fekitoa, what a tool! It may have been ASmith's pass that was intercepted, but it was the result of that stupid flick backwards from Feki. Do that kind of fancy stuff when you're leading by 17 points or more!

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                                        • Stargazer
                                          Stargazer last edited by

                                          Fekitoa looks like he's trying too hard ...

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                                          • Duluth
                                            Duluth @Tim last edited by

                                            @Tim said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                            Was that a high tackle from Fekitoa?

                                            He'd be third best of the current Auckland centres

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                                            • Tim
                                              Tim last edited by

                                              LOL!

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                                              • Chris B.
                                                Chris B. last edited by Chris B.

                                                Jesus - who tipped Tasman's James Lowe as top try scorer @Me.

                                                At this rate he's going to get about a thousand!

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                                                • Donsteppa
                                                  Donsteppa last edited by

                                                  Highlanders backs gifting tries at will...

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                                                  • Stargazer
                                                    Stargazer last edited by

                                                    Shit, BFA! Doesn't look good!

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                                                    • kiwiinmelb
                                                      kiwiinmelb @Stargazer last edited by

                                                      @Stargazer said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                      Fekitoa looks like he's trying too hard ...

                                                      I have a few concerns for fekitoa ,

                                                      With the emergence of new young talent , I think he will get overtaken in the pecking order

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                                                      • antipodean
                                                        antipodean last edited by

                                                        Faddes running sideways and throws a shit pass.

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                                                        • Tim
                                                          Tim last edited by

                                                          Pretty scrappy so far. Li looking very sharp.

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                                                          • Stargazer
                                                            Stargazer last edited by

                                                            That was a very average first half.

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                                                            • Stockcar86
                                                              Stockcar86 last edited by Stockcar86

                                                              I forgot Hammett was on the Highlanders coaching staff now, before picking them to win

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                                                              • Bones
                                                                Bones last edited by

                                                                Fekitoa and Smith look to have formed a new comedy duo over the summer break. Can deal with it from Fekitoa but when Smith is missing tackles, spraying kicks and throwing bullshit passes all over the place then it's going to heavily effect the time...See Sopoaga's numbnuts cross kick when there was a 6 on 3 outside him.

                                                                Bugger about BFA.

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                                                                • JayCee
                                                                  JayCee last edited by JayCee

                                                                  Highlanders all look like Fekitoa, trying to hard, except Li - he's looking decent.

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                                                                  • KiwiMurph
                                                                    KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                    Lots of helter skelter - very little accuracy. Aaron Smith needs to shave that moustache. Squire looked good til he dropped that ball. Seu looks bulked up. Ben won't be doing accounts for a while.

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                                                                    • Chris B.
                                                                      Chris B. last edited by

                                                                      Highlanders making most of the play, but lacking accuracy and getting burned. Aaron Smith sort of symptomatic of their game - lots of endeavour, some good stuff, but too many mistakes.

                                                                      Chiefs pushing the envelope with penalties on defence - bin wasn't far away for someone.

                                                                      On balance, the Chiefs not really worth their lead - but, Highlanders imbued with Christmas spirit.

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                                                                      • Tim
                                                                        Tim last edited by

                                                                        Is Aaron Smith the new Steve Devine?

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                                                                        • Bones
                                                                          Bones last edited by

                                                                          Yeah liking the look of Seu again. And I don't think Bird is outta the frame for the ABs, hope he keeps his form up. TKB is noticeably quicker at the breakdown than previous seasons so that's good to see.

                                                                          The highlanders... hmmm... Thompson is looking to pick up where he left off last season! I think he's another who could be a dark horse for the ABs, another for that centre/wing stable.

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                                                                          • Bones
                                                                            Bones @Tim last edited by

                                                                            @Tim said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                                            Is Aaron Smith the new Steve Devine?

                                                                            No.

                                                                            Yes we know you don't like him!

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                                                                            • antipodean
                                                                              antipodean @Tim last edited by

                                                                              @Tim said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                                              Is Aaron Smith the new Steve Devine?

                                                                              Steve was never good.

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                                                                              • Tim
                                                                                Tim @Bones last edited by

                                                                                @Bones said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                                                Yeah liking the look of Seu again. And I don't think Bird is outta the frame for the ABs, hope he keeps his form up. TKB is noticeably quicker at the breakdown than previous seasons so that's good to see.

                                                                                The highlanders... hmmm... Thompson is looking to pick up where he left off last season! I think he's another who could be a dark horse for the ABs, another for that centre/wing stable.

                                                                                😆 come on!

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                                                                                • Bones
                                                                                  Bones @Tim last edited by

                                                                                  @Tim said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                                                  @Bones said in Highlanders vs Chiefs:

                                                                                  Yeah liking the look of Seu again. And I don't think Bird is outta the frame for the ABs, hope he keeps his form up. TKB is noticeably quicker at the breakdown than previous seasons so that's good to see.

                                                                                  The highlanders... hmmm... Thompson is looking to pick up where he left off last season! I think he's another who could be a dark horse for the ABs, another for that centre/wing stable.

                                                                                  😆 come on!

                                                                                  ?

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                                                                                  • Tim
                                                                                    Tim @Bones last edited by

                                                                                    @Bones He's an NPC level player.

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